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27 June 2017

Project LINK Meeting Document 2017

Geneva, 3-5 October Global Economic Outlook, June

12 June 2017

World Economic Situation And Prospects: June 2017 Briefing, No. 103

Global growth projected to strengthen to 2.7 per cent in 2017 and 2.9 per cent in 2018
High food price inflation in several countries raises concerns over worsening food insecurity
Brazil returns to positive growth in the first quarter

World Economic Situation And Prospects: June 2017 Briefing, No. 103

08 May 2017

World Economic Situation And Prospects: May 2017 Briefing, No. 102

Slowdown in productivity growth posing a medium term challenge for developing countries
Weaker-than-expected first quarter growth in the United States of America
Plunge in cocoa prices delaying economic recovery in West Africa

World Economic Situation And Prospects: May 2017 Briefing, No. 102

21 April 2017

Development Issues No. 11: The Slowdown in Productivity Growth: A View from International Trade

Trade, investment and technology decisions at firm level interact with each other and affects aggregate productivity growth. This also illustrates the self-propagating forces of the current situation of the world economy.

Development Issues No. 11: The Slowdown in Productivity Growth: A View from International Trade

10 April 2017

World Economic Situation And Prospects: April 2017 Briefing, No. 101

The United States Federal Reserve raises its key policy rate by 25 basis points, amid continued strengthening of labour market conditions
Rapid rise in inflation poses policy challenges for several developing economies in Africa, South Asia and Western Asia
East Asian economies are experiencing a rebound in exports, but the trade outlook faces significant downside risks

World Economic Situation And Prospects: April 2017 Briefing, No. 101

24 March 2017

Development Issues No. 10: International financial flows and external debt

A review of recent trends suggests the need for a renewed commitment and enhanced efforts by the international community to support financing for sustainable development. It also points out at potential risks of debt sustainability for a few developed and some emerging economies.

Development Issues No. 10: International financial flows and external debt

13 March 2017

World Economic Situation And Prospects: March 2017 Briefing, No. 100

Rising headline inflation primarily reflects higher energy prices, amid a modest recovery in global demand
Stronger-than-expected fourth quarter growth in Canada, China and India
Argentina and Brazil are set to emerge from recession

World Economic Situation And Prospects: March 2017 Briefing, No. 100

02 March 2017

Development Issues No. 9: Low growth with limited policy options? Secular Stagnation ? Causes, Consequences and Cures

Summary: Developed countries? economic performance since the global financial crisis has been disappointing, with subdued growth,

Development Issues No. 9: Low growth with limited policy options? Secular Stagnation ? Causes, Consequences and Cures

27 February 2017

Development Issues No. 8: Global context for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Sustained global economic growth

Summary: As indicated in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, sustained economic growth will continue to be an important

Development Issues No. 8: Global context for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Sustained global economic growth

13 February 2017

World Economic Situation And Prospects: February 2017 Briefing, No. 99

According to the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2017, the world economy remains trapped in a prolonged period of slow growth
Weak investment is a major cause of the slowdown in global growth
East Asia and South Asia remain the world?s most dynamic regions

World Economic Situation And Prospects: February 2017 Briefing, No. 99